Itty Bitty Titty Committee Movie
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Every generation needs a new revolution.
Anna is a young lesbian high school graduate who still lives with her parents, and works as a receptionist in a plastic surgeon's office. She embarks on a wild ride when she hooks up with a cadre of ultra-radical feminist lesbians hell-bent on raising hell. But things get even more complicated when Anna falls in love with Sadie, the radical group's leader who's already involved with an older woman named Courtney.
| Melonie Diaz | Anna |
| Nicole Vicius | Sadie |
| Carly Pope | Shuli |
| Melanie Mayron | Courtney |
| Guinevere Turner | Reporter Marcy Maloney |
| Daniela Sea | Calvin |
| Deak Evgenikos | Meat |
| Jenny Shimizu | Laurel |
| Lauren Mollica | Aggie |
| Leslie Grossman | Maude |
| Jimmi Simpson | Chris |
| Bruce Cronander | Edward |
| Ruben Garfias | Sandwich Guy |
| Brian Gattas | Scruff |
| John Ireland | Control Booth Guy |
| Jamie Babbit |
5.10 out of 10 (600 votes)
Visitor Reviews
are you gals drunk...this film should get an Oscar
posted on 03 Nov 2008this film, which I saw in San Fran and then twice in LA knocked my socks off. Jamie Babbit needs an Oscar....this is fun, factual, funny and for god's sake a really good love story. I think that anna and sadie are sexy and really real as chicks who dig chicks....daniela sea has never been better and guin turner is funny. BUT THE BEST Part is the story. Good old fashion love story set against the funny group of hot chicks trying to change the world. This is so true and real it hurts. It is funny and the best lesbian film I have ever seen. I have seen a lot of them. Cheerleader is really good but this one is so much better. I don't know what film some of you gals are talking about here..only thing I can think is your uptight and then this film is not for you. BEST LESBIAN FILM EVER!!!!!
a hot chick flick
posted on 15 Feb 2008A tour de force for Jamie Babbit. This film is socially relevant and fun at the same time. It's about a young woman's journey and discovery of herself, not her sexually. That just is…and it's OK with everyone. How refreshing a lesbian film where it is OK to be a lesbian. Maybe they should have named it But I'm a Lesbian. The film is really sexy, with an amazing cool sound track of now singers: le tigre and peaches are way cool and really add a lot to this film. It's pretty much a all woman cast with lots of the "popular" girls in it. Carly and Leslie make me laugh. These chicks really know how to rock. The girls who play Ana and Sadie (the leads) are so pretty and incredible talented. The best part of the film is the whole thing. I think it's Babbitt best work yet. It should be on the best list of lesbian films ever made.
a girl becomes empowered by the itty bitty titty committee
posted on 29 Dec 2007This film rocks! I loved BUT IM A CHEERLEADER but i seriously think this film is better. great music, great acting, great love story and seriously important political message. I'm a big fan of le tigre and this movie is like the film version of their music. it's fun and political which is a rare combination that works. My mom saw it too and she was so happy to see a movie about young people caring about feminist politics. Melonie Diaz was awesome and Daniela Sea from the L word too played a great Iraqi war veteran who takes revenge on Washington for dismissing her under don't ask don't tell. I was also so happy to see Clea DuVall whom i'm in love with from but im a cheerleader. She is such a great actress and its nice to see her again in something lesbian since her work on hero's and carnivale. My only negative would be that its pretty short and i wanted more. the ending is so hilarious.I'll never see dc the same way again.
So real and hilarious, I nearly wet myself in disbelief and laughter
posted on 23 Nov 2007Excitement, conflict and confrontation are key elements that this movie contains. It breaks the mold of status quo. The nudity was well placed, especially when the skin showing was mine (tee-hee-hee). They don't beat around the bush, too much, except for the sexual tension in the plot. Jamie Babbitt is a director like no other. She exudes the spirit of a pioneer, tackling the best scripts and conquering worlds we may never have imagined. This film shows tough exteriors and the mysterious interiors of the female psyche. Insightfully delivered, I recommend this to any open-minded souls or souls waiting to be opened. For all those lesbian-friendly folks, this is a great introduction to the wonderful world of empowered womyn. It also portrays many stereotypical actions of enlightened womyn, trying to find their niche.
An excellent movie which surprised me a lot
posted on 07 Nov 2007Some friends of mine recommended me the film Itty Bitty Titty Committee because they know the lesbian film Kissing Jessica Stein is one of my favorite romantic comedies.I did not like that film only for the lesbian subtext,but because I had found it funny,honest and much more credible than most of the romantic comedies,in which the central couple falls in love because the screenplay says so and not because the story,performances or dialogues make us believe on that.Although I liked Kissing Jessica Stein more,Itty Bitty Titty Commitee is an excellent film which goes much more far away than being a simple romantic comedy,thanks to its intelligent screenplay and its fascinating ideas.The themes and messages from Itty Bitty Titty Committee are valid and simply great.This movie represents a great antidote against craps like Aquamarine and Bratz : The Movie,in which the female ideal is represented by the sizes of the bosoms,the popularity and the fashion.This movie also uses the "culture jamming" to spread its ideas,something similar to what people like Abbie Hoffman and Joey Skaggs did to show the hypocrisy,stupidity and contradictions from the society.The great thing this movie does is that it takes all that ideas putting an own ideology which leaves the spectator thinking and discussing when the movie is over.I truly admire when a movie provokes that on the spectator (at least in my case).I also appreciated the irreverent attitude from the audacious screenplay.The performances are excellent because they show enormous energy and enthusiasm.The only fail I found on this movie is that the ending could have been a bit more polished.But that's a minor fail which did not avoid me to like this movie very much.Itty Bitty Titty Committee is a brilliant movie which kept me enormously entertained and interested thanks to its performances,style,energy and its excellent screenplay,which is full of sharp dialogues and which has something to say.And,besides of entertaining me a lot,this movie also left me thinking.We need more films like this one.
fun fun fun! Daniella and Carley just HOT!!!
posted on 07 Nov 2007This was just a wonderfully irreverent film. The chemistry between Carley Pope and Daniella Sea is frickin' amazing. Love her! I watch it when it premiered in LA, and had the chance to see both of them do a Q & A. So sweet. I just usually see people killing off all the lesbians in a film (or having them kill off people). These women were able to talk about all these issues and make it funny. And for once it wasn't about the main character coming out of the closet! It's like people don't think lesbians have any other story in them but that one. refreshing to see both characters out of the closet and there journey was about something else.
Itty Bitty Titty Committee - Babbit's finger is on the pulse of queer cinema
posted on 22 Sep 2007Wickedly talented director Jamie Babbit once again has her finger on the pulse of queer culture with this wry romantic comedy in which anarchic punk twenty-somethings vivaciously vandalize patriarchal symbols under the name of the C(I)A (Clits in Action). Fresh out of high school, mundane lesbian Anna has no direction or motivation. Having recently broken up with her girlfriend, she is the maid of honor at her picture perfect sister's wedding and works a monotonous job at a plastic surgery clinic. It's not until she meets foxy Sadie as she's spray painting empowering statements on Anna's office window that she wakes up and finds a purpose. Intrigued, she follows Sadie down a seedy back alley to her guerrilla girls' headquarters and meets the other members—angst-laden artist Meat, brainchild Shulasmith and ally transman Aggie. Even though these rebels are a bit slapdash, their down-with-the-man attitude and infectious style has the precocious baby-dyke fired up and joining the fight! As the estrogen flows during a crucial road trip, frolicking friends and alluring glances ignite a steamy romance between Anna and Sadie that could upset the delicate order of the C(I)A. Set to the inspiring riot grrl music of Sleater-Kinney, Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, Itty Bitty Titty Committee isn't your traditional feminist film: instead, it's an ode to grrl power for the gender-bending queer punk generation.This film was a lot of fun! As passionate and serious as these anti-male-dominated-society grrls tried to be, they tended not to stray too far from reality and didn't take themselves too seriously. There were lots of hard laughs for me, starting with the name C(I)A and ending with the take-over of the Marcy Maloney TV set! In addition to all the fun and laughter, I also enjoyed the themes of friendship, loyalty, betrayal, and purpose. 10 stars!
Woooooooow!
posted on 05 Aug 2007Just saw the movie for the first time today. Europride in Stockholm and a three day short gay/lesbian film festival. And there it was...Itty Bitty Titty Committee. Strong women doing their thing with conviction. Beautiful women making statements with humor. Angry women, laughing women, arguing, lovemaking and united women. The theater was full of women, only standing room left. And when the "top" of the D.C. monument blew away the whole crowd cheered and clapped hands! This film made a lot of people very happy today. And that is an excellent grade for a movie. This is a comedy. With a happy ending. And I strongly recommend this movie for everyone with a sense of humor!
Itty Bitty ROCKS!
posted on 03 Aug 2007I was able to see Itty Bitty Titty Committee at SXSW. Oh my god! This film is so freakin' awesome! Finally, a gay film that is NOT a coming out story. This film takes it a step farther. The film is totally funny and everyone in it is great. Great direction by Jamie Babbit, and well produced. I can't wait to see it again. I hope the film comes to a theater near me in the very near future. I had a smile on my face throughout the entire film, and just enjoyed myself immensely. Anyone who reads this should go see this film and spread the word. Itty Bitty Titty Committee ROCKS! I promise, you will love this movie! Spread the word. Go see Itty Bitty Titty Committee!!!!
Good movie
posted on 08 Jun 2007I saw the Itty Bitty Titty Committee at a screening and was quite surprised. Even though I - as a man, may be not the main target group, I really liked the movie. Director Jamie Babbit makes some very interesting stylistic choices and the camera work is really innovative; that was one reason why I really had fun watching the movie. Besides this the story is very well developed, it as a nice exposition, and before you even notice you are already a part of Anna's (the protagonist) life and in the middle of the IBTC. The actresses do a really great job, Melonie Diaz is already established in the independent movie scene and the Itty Bitty Titty Committee shows why - she has found a very sensitive way of interpreting Anna's part and it is amazing watching her playing this girl. Also to mention are several well-known faces who are also part of the IBTC as Daniela Sea (The L Word) or Carly Pope (Popular). Moreover I was really impressed of the editing that goes along with great music, that completely hits the atmosphere of the movie. So to bring this to an end: As a (independent) film lover I was happy to see the Itty Bitty Titty Committee and can only recommend it to everyone who is interested in good movies. And of course, seeing beautiful women making out is always a reason to see a movie ;-)
An itty bit disappointing
posted on 17 May 2007This film presents itself as edgy and revolutionary, but at its core it's just a moderately fun and forgettable romantic comedy. The main problem is that there's not much biting satire or clear political insight. Instead we get plenty of childish jokes about penises.The protagonists are angry about rampant sexism in society, but their anger is mostly expressed through silly pranks and ranting; never do they offer any kind of clear, original thoughts on politics or gender roles in society. Nevertheless, the two stars (Diaz and Vicius) are charming, even if their romance feels forced and clichéd, and there are some moments of fun with the cast of colorful main characters. The outrageous ending, however, nearly obliterates the script with all its obvious plot holes.Ultimately, IBTC's actors and rock 'n' roll aesthetic give it some appeal, but its flimsy plot and pretenses about being political ruin a lot of the fun.
A brilliant Film
posted on 20 Feb 2007I went to see this film with a friend of mine at the premiere of it. I must say at first i had my reservations about it, not knowingly exactly what to expect, but i was blown away. The music is addictive and grabs you from the beginning of the film. the film itself has a neat mixture of comedy, drama and romance, enticed with political activism. Neither over-powers the other, everything is evenly spread out, and i must say at times very controlled, which is not a bad thing at all. The film's lead is very believable and hilarious to watch. She easily becomes this character, and nothing seems forced at all, although there are points (of course due to the script) that you wish to smack some sense into her head, but it does portray reality in terms of emotions. We are driven by them and at times do not think logically even though it is evidently clear what to do instead. The other cast members add to this beautiful recipe that the film has to offer. So i say if you're looking for a film that delivers the goods it promises, then this is it, it has laughter, drama, romance and most of all and the most important fact, real lesbians.
Could have been awesome
posted on 29 Jun 2009IBTC was the opening night film at the Indianapolis LGBT film festival and I did not enjoy it. The most frustrating aspect of this film is that it had a good premise and could have been something truly powerful for the community.For all of its expression of feminist empowerment, it is utterly amazing that the filmmaker expects the audience to accept that the main character can use and abuse the friendship of the transgender character and be together with the pretty little femme girl, who has a history of using and abusing other women. That ending completely undercuts many of the themes of the film itself.On top of that, the only characters with any depth at all are those that, interestingly enough, are more stereotypically feminine in their appearance. The more ambiguous characters are all very one-note.And that ending...the plot holes are glaring. How did Aggie find himself operating a camera on a nationally-syndicated television show without being discovered by those who already work there? Also, someone has clearly commandeered the control room and no one is attempting to take it back? Oh, and how long have such talk shows been broadcast live, with no delay or edit? I'm sure that someone will point out that this is a comedy, but it should still be consistent in its own logic.Once again, Jamie Babbit has come up with an interesting premise and refused to do it justice.